I hear you.
You pay enough for the case, you have to start worrying about a case for your case.
Then you get mad when the case gets the dings your iPad would have received without the stupid case on.
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Vaja Libretto Case - nice but is it worth it?
- Thread starter batman75
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
I hear you.
You pay enough for the case, you have to start worrying about a case for your case.
Then you get mad when the case gets the dings your iPad would have received without the stupid case on.
From what I recall when they initially released their iPad 1 cases last year if they say 35 days it will ship on the 35th day!
Yes I thought about that too, definite weakness if you ask me. Like I have said in other threads, all these cases usually make you compromise somehow.
It may be that based on their product backlog they know pretty well when they'll get to a certain order.
Well my 35th day is May 4th and I got a note saying they were working "under" the 35 days..I am sure that means nothing. I will count out it shipping the week of the 2nd of May..Hopefully it gets here before my trip to Texas cause I want to take it with me, right now it's nude!
My Libretto shipped out on 4/20 via FedEx from Buenos Aires. I didn't get a shipment notification, but a quick email to customer service got my my tracking number.
Can't wait!
Can't wait!
Oh my stars! This is faannnnnnnntastic! What was your order date? If it shipped that long ago I would think its about here by now!
Looks like you will be the first to post pictures!!
Pictures would be great! Going to order a Libretto today in black, 35 days is epic though
Yep it is a lonnnnnnggggg wait, especially if your iPad is nude. I think it will be worth it, maybe some pics will confirm that it's worth the wait for you.
Guess that pokes holes in their orders being organized. Company is honestly wacked..Its might be the most odd buying experience I have ever had. I feel like I ordered a Ferrari or an Aston Martin or something and I am waiting for it to be built.
It literally probably takes them no time to stitch this thing together once they have a prototype made. And the cost of materials is maybe $20, lets say labor is $40 per case (doubtful) they're making $100 a case. Not a bad profit..
Vaja has been around for a long time now, and their business has been the same for a long time now. In 2005 (I think, may have been 2006), I waited 90 days for a leather case for my 5G iPod. I still have it, and it's still absolutely beautiful.
I for one very much look forward to receiving my Libretto for iPad 2, which I ordered 20 days ago.
Not even close. Here, you get what you pay for.
These guys are a top shelf outfit.
China has great stuff, and admirable clones, but they won't come close.
Just the facts (As I see them of course)
Of course i'm lecturing
. Many of us know these guys well; they been around forever. Always, spendy, but worth it if you have the disposable cash.
I think so too. After days of going around in circles, I just bit the bullet and finally placed my order this morning. Glad to have finally done it, though I don't know how I'll hold up another 35 or more days with just the smart cover...
I think so too. After days of going around in circles, I just bit the bullet and finally placed my order this morning. Glad to have finally done it, though I don't know how I'll hold up another 35 or more days with just the smart cover...
Its tough, all I have is a Zagg on it now and my 3 year old uses it daily. I ordered another case style to try it out (toblino 2) but returned it..Hated that form factor where you pop it out of half the case to stand it up. Dumb..The Vaja really does kill most of the cases out there overall. The exposed corner is about the only bad part about the design itself.
Get something cheap in the meantime if your worried about the back of it. Then return when the Vaja comes.
You made a good choice regardless of the wait, trust me I have vetted every case out there throughly. None are like this one, they all give up some important aspect. The Libretto just gives up less in terms of what I want anyway.
Sorry for the late reply. Took some pics, they didn't turn out well but anyway here you go. The overall impression of the case so far (after one day) is good. Had bit higher expectations though. The black microfiber inner lining is the only thing that is really annoying me, as it will not doubt get dirty really fast especially if the iPad is placed in a "cinema" position on those airplane trays that can be described as anything but clean.
I would probably have opted for the Agenda 2 if it had been available when I placed my order. But the Libretto is good value and guess it will take some time to get used to it.
I would probably have opted for the Agenda 2 if it had been available when I placed my order. But the Libretto is good value and guess it will take some time to get used to it.
Attachments
Thanks for the pictures! How does it feel in the hand?
The Smart cover has the same issue with the microfiber facing outward in cinema position. Not a huge deal so far in practice, though I agree that it would be nice if it was leather touching the table rather than microfiber.
The Agenda 2 has three problems for me:
1) pretty sure it's thicker (the description says it's "padded",
2) it doesn't have magnetic closure, rather it has "elastic band closure" which I wouldn't be thrilled about,
3) the embossed leather on the inside of the cover would leave a "Vaja Vaja Vaja Vaja Vaja" pattern all over the screen.